Blue Mountains Gazette
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Blue Mountains Gazette's complete view of property
'I can't wait to discover this beautiful region of Australia': Elite runners set for Ultra-Trail event
Charlie Hamilton finished second in the UTA50 last year and is gunning for the title in 2024. Picture Kurt Matthews
This budget's winners and losers
Budget winners and losers.
Lanie Tindale
Jury hears police call by slain schoolgirl's crying mum
Duncan Murray
A jury has heard a sobbing Kallista Mutten's call to police reporting her daughter missing. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Blue Mountains author's debut novel, Ordinary Human Love, set in Lithgow
Tom Walker
Leura resident Melissa Goode, author of new book Ordinary Human Love. Picture supplied
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
Truck breakdown at Glenbrook
Truck breakdown at Glenbrook
'Risks ruining a spectacular environment': Open letter to Premier about housing reforms
'Risks ruining a spectacular environment': Open letter to Premier about housing reforms
Council tenders $1.2m for consultancy on landslip recovery
Staff Reporters
Landslip damage on Megalong Road. Council is repairing roads and slopes throughout the Mountains as a result of flooding damage. File picture
Our People
Allie Pepper makes history: Trailblazing climber summits without bottled oxygen
Allie Pepper on Mt Annapurna. She has since successfully summitted Mount Makalu. completing four of the 14 summits. Picture by Nima Sherpa
B C Lewis
Mount Vic Flicks continues its story with another three-to-six year lease renewal
Tom Walker
Adam Cousins and Kirsten Mulholland, owners of Mount Vic Flicks. File picture
Council tenders $240,000 for seating upgrade at Wentworth Falls School of Arts
Tom Walker
Blue Mountains Artfest at Wentworth Falls School of Arts last year. File picture
Opinion
'Wild': I was a 'wife' on Farmer Wants a Wife. Here's what really happened.
Ellen Dunger
Ellen Dunger meets Farmer Todd. Picture supplied.
Unstoppable Change: Documentary on Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters in the making
Mary Waterford gives Bendigo Bank's Peter Carroll a Tais, a traditional woven cloth in Timor-Leste, as thanks for the bank's sponsorship of a new documentary. Picture supplied
'I knew I'd found my calling': International Nurses Day puts spotlight on health investment
TAFE NSW Nepean nursing graduate Abigail Booth. Picture supplied
Eviction for Gaza uni camps, keffiyeh ban at parliament
Holly Hales, Callum Godde, Dominic Giannini and Melissa Meehan • 23m ago
Pro-Palestine students at universities across Australia have created more than a dozen encampments. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine
Dominic Giannini • 55m ago
WA senator Fatima Payman issued a strong rebuke of the government's stance. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

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Blue Mountains Gazette
'I can't wait to discover this beautiful region of Australia': Elite runners set for Ultra-Trail event
Charlie Hamilton finished second in the UTA50 last year and is gunning for the title in 2024. Picture Kurt Matthews
This budget's winners and losers
Lanie Tindale
Budget winners and losers.
Jury hears police call by slain schoolgirl's crying mum
Duncan Murray
A jury has heard a sobbing Kallista Mutten's call to police reporting her daughter missing. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
Blue Mountains author's debut novel, Ordinary Human Love, set in Lithgow
Tom Walker
Leura resident Melissa Goode, author of new book Ordinary Human Love. Picture supplied
Truck breakdown at Glenbrook
Truck breakdown at Glenbrook

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National
MP sorry for 'inflammatory' family violence comments
Vicki Ward attacked the opposition's family violence policy while debating a government bill. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
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Man cried for help before river drowning, coroner told
Rex Martinich • 2hrs ago
An Indigenous man drowned while trying to evade police by crossing a river, a coroner has heard. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Star makes final appeal to retain casino license
Samantha Lock • 2hrs ago
A NSW Independent Casino Commission inquiry is examining Star's Sydney casino operations. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
AFP detective doubted reports of terror accused's death
William Ton • 2hrs ago
Neil Prakash is facing Melbourne Magistrates Court accused of six terrorism-related offences. (HANDOUT/AAP)
Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy
Andrew Brown and Kat Wong
Critics of the government's power bill relief argue the scheme should be means tested. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
Sport
'I can't wait to discover this beautiful region of Australia': Elite runners set for Ultra-Trail event
Charlie Hamilton finished second in the UTA50 last year and is gunning for the title in 2024. Picture Kurt Matthews
Wet weather will not dampen Ultra-Trail Australia
Runners enjoying Ironpot Ridge in the Blue Mountains in Ultra Trail. Picture by Tim Bardsley-Smith
Nadal ponders French Open participation after Rome loss
Rafa Nadal looked dismayed after his tough loss at the Italian Open to Polish star Hubert Hurkacz. (AP PHOTO)
Unity Cup postponed for one week due to wet weather
At the official launch of the Sparrows Unity Cup, from left, Darren Rodrigo, Ciara Griffin, Charlotte Williams, Deputy Mayor Romola Hollywood, Sara Johnston, Isabel Arnaiz and Cr Suzie van Opdorp. Picture supplied
'It's really special': Sam Appleton on winning Ironman Australia in Port Macquarie
Mardi Borg
Sam Appleton celebrates his Ironman Australia victory with his mum, who resides in Port Macquarie. Picture by Ruby Pascoe
PropertyView
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Property
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Madilyn McKinley
Property
Housing is at the centre of the budget, but what does it really deliver?
Jen Melocco
Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
Property
I bought at the top of the property market - but I'm not worried
Jemimah Clegg
"We sold up because it was the right time for us, but it was the wrong time in the market," says writer Jemimah Clegg. Pic: Models for Shutterstock
Historic Church and renovated Sunday School hall listed for $650k
The renovated former church hall at 126 Mayne Street in Murrurundi is listed with a guide of $650,000. Picture supplied
Jade Lazarevic
Property
If you bought at the peak of the market, have you lost out?
Jemimah Clegg
Since 2020 home prices in Australia have risen in some capital cities but fallen back in others. Pic: Shutterstock
Signs of life, but apartment owners pay the price in two-speed property economy
Martin Kelly
Median capital city house prices are now 45 per cent greater than apartments. Pic: Shutterstock
What's On
Sage the poodle wins US Westminster Dog Show top prize
Sage, a miniature poodle, has taken out the top prize in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. (AP PHOTO)
Jennifer Peltz
Canadian Nobel Prize-winning author Munro dies at 92
Alice Munro has died after reportedly suffering from dementia for at least a decade. (AP PHOTO)
French court clears director Polanski of defaming actor
A French court has ruled Roman Polanski did not defame an actor that the filmmaker called a liar. (AP PHOTO)
'Downton Abbey' to return with a third movie
Marie-Louise Gumuchian
A third Downton Abbey movie is in the works. (AP PHOTO)
George Clooney to make his Broadway debut
George Clooney is set to make his Broadway debut in role he brought to the silver screen. (EPA PHOTO)
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How should I budget for my retirement?
Having the comfortable retirement you dream about takes some careful plannng to achieve. Picture Shutterstock
Community
Unstoppable Change: Documentary on Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters in the making
Mary Waterford gives Bendigo Bank's Peter Carroll a Tais, a traditional woven cloth in Timor-Leste, as thanks for the bank's sponsorship of a new documentary. Picture supplied
Watch
One year on Zig Zag Railway welcomes 50,000th passenger
Western Advocate
Onlookers marvelled at the wonder of the steam engine. Picture by Salty Dingo
Pirates of Penzance performances raise $8000 for Barnardos Australia
Damien Madigan
Singers and orchestra members from Blue Mountains Musical Society's concert production of the Pirates of Penzance. Picture supplied
Health
What is happening to address the shortage of paediatric services?
Jonathan Hawes
Tamworth hospital's paediatric ward is getting additional resources to tackle the region's six-year long wait times for care. Will they be enough? Picture by Peter Hardin
Myths about electric cars
The electric vehicle show and tell event at RoseyRavelston Books in Lawson. Picture supplied
Photos and Video
'Are you not entertained, Albo?' Russell Crowe enters arena for PM's buck's party
Russell Crowe in Gladiator. Image from Mary Evans Picture Library.
Georgina Sebar
Property
Art deco Wodonga home up for sale for more than $1.6 million
Madilyn McKinley
22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Sun's largest solar flare sparks wait for next aurora
Georgina Sebar
The aurora australis over Bendigo's Sacred Heart Cathedral, sun's solar flares (inset). Pictures by Kelis Charles/NASA/X
Analysis
One's trash is another's treasure in the AFL footy fixture debate
Rohan Connolly
Richmond star Dustin Martin pictured in Devonport in 2022. Will the Tigers' fixture suit their fans? Picture by Rodney Braithwaite
Watch
Aussie surfer roughed up at world championships
Jessica Belzycki
Portuguese surfer, Erica Maximo White, attempting to push Australian surfer, Willow Hardy from her board. Picture Surfing Republica
Comment
Israel's hardliners are as damaging as Hamas
Opinion
The war rages on in Gaza. Picture Shutterstock
John Hanscombe
Opinion
Climate change is truly a matter of law
Jann Gilbert
The Black Summer bushfires hammered home the importance of environmental law. Picture by Paul Scrambler
Opinion
The key to turning off the pipeline of men choosing to use violence
Patty Kinnersly
Crowds at the No More: National Rally Against Violence in Commonwealth Park on Sunday. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Explore
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Which desert adventure is for you - Atacama or the Sahara?
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
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Hotel Review
Heading to Japan to ski? This Hokkaido hotel is the place to check in to
Brittney Levinson
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The stage is set: Uluru is about to have a moment with a brand-new show
The stage is set: Uluru is about to have a moment with a brand-new show
We're calling it: Melbourne's best new restaurants and bars
Akash Arora
We're calling it: Melbourne's best new restaurants and bars
Luxury
Go back in time in Kyoto at this exceptional new luxury hotel
Go back in time in Kyoto at this exceptional new luxury hotel
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
Susan Gough Henly
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Travel Insider
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
Mark Dapin
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
Car Expert
Tesla Autopilot vindicated in Melbourne hit-and-run
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Jordan Mulach
Car Expert
Mercedes-Benz bins new EV platform after slow sales - report
William Stopford
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Car Expert
Tesla sued over harmful emissions
Jordan Mulach
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Chery Omoda 5 prices slashed in EOFY deal
Max Davies
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Suzuki Jimny XL special edition wants to party like it's 1989
William Stopford
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The Senior
Meet the US quiz master sending shockwaves through The Chase Australia
Brandon Blackwell, aka The Lightning Bolt. Picture supplied
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Therese Murray
Enduring Powers of Attorney review aims to reduce financial elder abuse
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
New swing suits veterans golfer Rita to a tee
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
One of the best crops in a long time for orange growers
Torren Sergi, Golden Grove Citrus, Tharbogang, said things are looking good all round for orange growers this season with better weather, more labour and higher juice prices. Picture by Alexandra Bernard.
Alexandra Bernard • 2hrs ago
First time farmer: Kaitie Nash shares her journey with thousands online
Elka Devney
Kaitie Nash, Coonabarabran, has created a social media page to share her journey as a first time farmer. Picture by Elka Devney
Clean sweep for Mawarra at Hereford National Show and Sale
Helen Decosta
Grand champion bull Mawarra Whiteout T290 with Michael Crowley, Herefords Australia, Shane Bedwell, Kansas City, USA, Logan, Brittany, Carter, Brandon, Deanne and Peter Sykes and Kacey and Taylah Brunt, Mawarra Genetics. Picture by Helen De Costa.
Life & Style
'Run club Tinder': Runners leave dating cliche in its tracks
Nat Lawrance (Bottom row, fourth from the left) at her weekly run with the Bondi Beach Run Club. Picture Supplied
Jessica Belzycki
Real Australia
Hey mum, cut yourself some slack, you're doing okay
Karen Hardy
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter
Linley Wilkie
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